Both sides in Sudan’s civil war have committed abuses that may amount to war crimes including indiscriminate attacks on civilian sites like hospitals, markets and even camps for the displaced, the U.N. human rights office said on Friday. Efforts have so far failed to end the 10-month-old conflict that pits Sudan’s regular armed forces and […]

Senegal’s president has vowed to abide by the law and to not extend his mandate beyond April 2nd. Macky Sall, who is wrapping up two terms in office, postponed the presidential election for 10 months, citing unresolved disputes over who could run. But his move was struck down by the Constitutional Court as illegal. He […]

Kenya has waived entry fees for passport holders from South Africa and six other countries, following widespread criticism of the recently introduced $30 fee. The move aims to boost tourism and attract business travellers. Previously, all foreign passport holders were subject to visa requirements, but the government’s decision sparked backlash for potentially increasing travel costs […]

Burkina Faso’s military junta has suspended the issuance of export permits for artisanal and semi-mechanised gold and other precious commodities with immediate effect, it said. “This suspension follows the need to clean up the sector and reflects the government’s desire to better organise the marketing of gold and other precious substances,” it said in a […]

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI hosted Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday (Feb.21). During the working visit at the Royal Palace in Rabat, the leaders discussed issues including the Western Sahara dispute, ongoing preparations to jointly host the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Portugal. Prime Minister Sánchez reiterated his country’s endorsement of the Moroccan proposed […]

Somalia’s executive and legislative branches have approved a crucial 10-year defense and economic cooperation agreement with Turkey, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has announced. Following a meeting in Mogadishu, Somalia’s Cabinet approved the “Defense and Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement.” Shortly after the Cabinet approval, the two houses of Somalia’s parliament voted to endorse the pact in […]

The African Development Bank is warning that the rising cost of energy, food and other commodities in several African countries, including Angola, Ethiopia and Kenya, could trigger social unrest. Already, people in Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria, have been marching to protest the high cost of living, prompting the government to release grain from the […]

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Wednesday that the country’s next general elections will take place on May 29. “Beyond the fulfillment of our constitutional obligation, these upcoming elections are also a celebration of our democratic journey and a determination of the future that we all desire,” President Ramaphosa said in a statement. Ramaphosa’s African […]